actually resist. Li Keran’s “Painstaking Creation” seemed to support earlier traditions, and his

landscape paintings were criticized for being too dark. While in Germany, Li Keran was able to

study the works of Rembrandt. Works such as Li Keran’s “Appreciating a Painting” were not

allowed during this political climate.

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Murakami"s super nova (1999) exemplifies the notion of superflat . Superflat emphasizes flatness, as seen in earlier japanese works such as ukiyo-e, specifically relating to form. Murakami argues that this aesthetic also is prevalent throughout japanese visual culture, such as in manga and anime. Murakami"s exhibitions have promoted other artists that have upheld the. The works of soga shohaku were among the works that influenced murakami, especially dragon and clouds (a work which he responded to). Murakami"s enso derives from earlier works, especially from zen. Arhats reflects rage and is heavily influenced by earlier religious works. Communist propaganda encouraged smashing the old world to establish the new world . Shifa"s three friends in winter (1970) symbolizes moral integrity, etc. Hua (1972) depicts rigid and resistant pine trees. Li kuchan had been an art professor, but lost his job once the ccp took power in 1950. He appealed to mao and was able to regain his professorship.